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Geoffrey A. Wilson

Chief Executive Officer

Geoffrey Wilson is an international business leader with more than 25 years in the multimodal transportation, shipping, infrastructure and aviation businesses. Having held senior executive roles throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific, with companies such as Triton Container International Inc., Budget Car and Truck Rental, and Kerr Steamship Agency Inc., Mr. Wilson brings a unique skill set and global perspective to his role as CEO of PortsToronto. A government business enterprise, PortsToronto owns and operates Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, Canada’s ninth busiest airport, the marine Port of Toronto and the Outer Harbour Marina.

Mr. Wilson’s professional experience includes global infrastructure and asset management, international market development and strategic alliances. Prior to his current role, Mr. Wilson served as Chief Operating Officer of Cartel Communications Systems Inc., Canada's leading wireless equipment distributor and integrator.

Mr. Wilson serves on the advisory board of Toronto Global Forum, associated with the International Global Economic Forums of the Americas, and sits on the Board of Directors for the Empire Club of Canada, the country’s oldest and largest speaker’s forum. Mr. Wilson joined the Board of the Council of the Great Lakes Region in October 2016.

Gene Cabral

Gene Cabral joined the PortsToronto in 2011. He has more than 24 years’ experience in the aviation industry, prior to joining PortsToronto he was Director of Service Delivery Central Region for the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA). He has also worked for several Airlines including 11 years at Air Canada, in Senior Roles which included director planning and cost management.

In addition to contract and stakeholder management, Mr. Cabral has extensive experience in customer service, organizational planning, change management and labour relations. He also holds Six Sigma certifications (Black and Green belts).

Alan J. Paul

Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Alan Paul is the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of PortsToronto. He joined the PortsToronto in 1986 and has also worked in the PortsToronto Works Departments and at the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Toronto majoring in Accounting and Economics, and is a Certified General Accountant.

Mr. Paul is currently a member of the Finance Committee of the Association of Canadian Port Authorities ("ACPA"). Mr. Paul is a past Board member of the ACPA and past Chair of both the Audit and Finance Committees of the ACPA. He is also a past member of the Audit Committee of the Credit Institute of Canada and a Board member of the Canadian National Exhibition.

Craig Manuel

Vice President and General Counsel

Craig Manuel is Vice President and General Counsel for PortsToronto. Prior to joining PortsToronto, Mr. Manuel was a partner in the Business Law and Capital Markets Groups at McMillan (formerly Lang Michener) focusing on business law with specific expertise in mergers and acquisitions, divestitures and financings.

Mr. Manuel joined Lang Michener in 1999 and became a partner in 2006. In addition to his successful commercial practice over the years, he has been a member of McMillan’s professional development group, and has authored several articles and papers on corporate and commercial topics. Mr. Manuel received his law degree from Queen’s University and holds an undergraduate degree in commerce from University of Toronto.

Deborah Wilson

Vice President, Communications and Public Affairs

Deborah Wilson is Vice President Communications and Public Affairs for PortsToronto. An accomplished business strategist and communications executive with more than 18 years experience, Ms. Wilson has worked in a range of industries including broadcasting, banking, professional services and technology for such companies as Astral Media, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Scotiabank and American Express.

Ms. Wilson holds an undergraduate degree from The University of Western Ontario and a Master of Arts degree in Communications, Culture and Public Policy from York University. She is a past IABC Gold Quill recipient for Excellence in Communications Management and a former board member of the AV Preservation Trust, Canadian Women in Communications and Youth Media Alliance.

Chris Sawicki

Vice President of Infrastructure, Planning & Environment

Chris Sawicki is the Vice President of Infrastructure, Planning & Environment at PortsToronto. He joined PortsToronto in 2017 and has 25 years experience in both the construction and engineering industry. Mr. Sawicki recently served as Director of Engineering and Capital Infrastructure at Toronto – Pearson International Airport and has extensive experience delivering projects, large and small, through a variety of procurement models.

Mr. Sawicki holds an Honours Bachelor Degree of Applied Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Waterloo and is a registered professional engineer in Ontario.